Post-Bac Premed Frequently Asked Questions

Individuals may contact the program two ways:

• By email at pbpm@goucher.edu.

• By phone at 1-800-414-3437.

The program is designed for students who have not previously taken the science classes required for admission to medical school. Occasionally, we admit students who have taken one or two of the science prerequisites. In these instances, students usually go into upper-level classes. Most of our students are in the process of changing careers or focus.

First and foremost, we look for a strong undergraduate record and a proven interest in the health care field, usually demonstrated by some experience in a medical setting or human-service organization.

While some students are eligible if they have taken a small portion of the required science courses, we will not consider your application if you have taken the majority of them. Please call us to get more detailed information or to discuss your personal background.

We do not allow students to repeat previous coursework unless it was attempted at least five years prior to enrollment in the Goucher program.

The Admissions Committee begins reviewing applications in early September and continues until the class is filled, which usually happens sometime in March. You may submit your application before September if you wish, and we will retain it until the committee starts its regular meetings.

Post-bacs take classes that are small and designed with their particular needs in mind. They are separate from the undergraduates and are limited to 32 students in the lecture part of the course, and 16 in each lab.

All post-bac students live off campus. The majority live in close proximity to campus, within walking or biking distance.

Students typically range in age from their 20s to early 40s.

No, but most students spend a few hours per week volunteering in a health care setting.

Financial aid is available primarily in the form of loans, but the PBPM Admissions Committee awards a limited number of partial scholarships to outstanding students. All applicants will be considered for one of these grants, and no additional materials are required.

Because the vast majority of U.S. medical schools do not require it, we do not include calculus courses in the curriculum. If the medical school to which you wish to apply requires calculus, you may take it during the glide year.

Our program enrolls 30-32 students each year.

We provide extensive individual counseling throughout the post-bac program and during the medical school application process. In addition, we offer individual and group tutoring, MCAT preparation sessions, workshops on medical school admissions, and discussions with physicians and medical school admission directors.